BILL NUMBER: S2479
SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act directing the New York state energy research and development
authority study feasibility and efficiency of a micro-grid in relation
to reducing the carbon footprint of Brooklyn College
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The purpose of this bill is that it would require New York State Energy
Research and Development authority to conduct a study on Brooklyn
College constructing a Micro Grid to benefit the college and the effects
on the surrounding area lessening the strain on the immediate community
area during peak energy times.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1:The New York state energy research and development authority
is authorized and directed to study the feasibility, efficiency, and
energy saving costs if Brooklyn College were to construct a micro-grid
to power its campus.
Section 2: This act shall take effect immediately.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The creation of a Micro-Grid system for purpose of study of a SUNY/CUNY
college campus to study on the effectiveness of this system on the
college campus structure, the feasibility of a financial build out for
other campus based on size and population with the intent to benefit
other SUNY and CUNY academic campus' & dwellings in the future and the
ability to aid in lowering utility cost and energy related cost of oper-
ations, while reducing the carbon footprint of this campus. Also aiding
electrical provider during peak times of meeting the requirements to
improve and implement energy distribution and storage for the surround-
ing community area.
*Energy Value (LBMP)
*Capacity Value (ICAP)
*Utility Value (E)
*Demand Reduction Value (DRV)
With the need to continue to meet the state and federal clean energy
goals, the micro-grid study would be used as a data point to create more
energy efficient campus across the State, while also finding suitable
renewable energy sources based on region of future college campus'
allowing them to move away from higher emission admitting backup genera-
tors & primary fossil fuel sources that have been required for usage
during outages, or high supply times. The micro-grid study will also
allow for the energy source to be a more efficient option while also
giving each area the opportunity to find the most functional and finan-
cially feasible renewable energy source best to use and prioritize to
sustain campus.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2024: S8188- PASSED SENATE
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.